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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 872.63 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 872.63 and 170.93 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 872.63 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/872.63 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 872.63 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 149,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,158.65/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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