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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.81, 872.77 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.81, 872.77 and 170.95 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.81 : 872.77 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.81/872.77 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.81x = 872.77 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.81x = 149,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,200.03/581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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