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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 871.38 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 871.38 and 170.02 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 871.38 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/871.38 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 871.38 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 148,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,152.03/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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