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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 871.85 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 871.85 and 170.28 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 871.85 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/871.85 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 871.85 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 148,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,458.62/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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