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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.45, 872.33 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.45, 872.33 and 170.60 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.45 : 872.33 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.45/872.33 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.45x = 872.33 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.45x = 148,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,814.28/581.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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