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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 871.46 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 871.46 and 170.11 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 871.46 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/871.46 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 871.46 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 148,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,246.24/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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