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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.46 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.46 and 170.87 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.46 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.46 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.46 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 149,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,072.88/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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