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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 871.38 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 871.38 and 170.05 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 871.38 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/871.38 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 871.38 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 148,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,176.72/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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