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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 871.91 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 871.91 and 170.33 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 871.91 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/871.91 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 871.91 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 148,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,512.43/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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