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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.85, 869.91 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.85, 869.91 and 169 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.85 : 869.91 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.85/869.91 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.85x = 869.91 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.85x = 147,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,014.79/579.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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