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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.47, 872.01 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.47, 872.01 and 170.50 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.47 : 872.01 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.47/872.01 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.47x = 872.01 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.47x = 148,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,677.71/581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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