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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 871.49 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 871.49 and 170.10 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 871.49 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/871.49 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 871.49 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 148,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,243.29/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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