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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.55, 872.45 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.55, 872.45 and 170.66 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.55 : 872.45 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.55/872.45 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.55x = 872.45 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.55x = 148,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,887.95/581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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