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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.69, 872.67 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.69, 872.67 and 170.84 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.69 : 872.67 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.69/872.67 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.69x = 872.67 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.69x = 149,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082.58/581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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