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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.33, 872.07 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.33, 872.07 and 170.43 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.33 : 872.07 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.33/872.07 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.33x = 872.07 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.33x = 148,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,625.43/581.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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