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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.01, 870.04 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.01, 870.04 and 169.13 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.01 : 870.04 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.01/870.04 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.01x = 870.04 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.01x = 147,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,151.62/580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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