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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.62, 876.63 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.62, 876.63 and 173.71 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.62 : 876.63 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.62/876.63 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.62x = 876.63 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.62x = 152,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,279.40/584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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