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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 870.04 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 870.04 and 169.05 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 870.04 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/870.04 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 870.04 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 147,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,080.26/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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