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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.63, 872.26 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.63, 872.26 and 170.69 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 872.26 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/872.26 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 872.26 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 148,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,881.27/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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