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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.34, 872.04 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.34, 872.04 and 170.44 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.34 : 872.04 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.34/872.04 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.34x = 872.04 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.34x = 148,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,628.96/581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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