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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.54, 872.26 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.54, 872.26 and 170.63 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.54 : 872.26 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.54/872.26 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.54x = 872.26 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.54x = 148,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,828.94/581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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