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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.48, 872.22 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.48, 872.22 and 170.61 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.48 : 872.22 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.48/872.22 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.48x = 872.22 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.48x = 148,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,805.86/581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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