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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.04, 869.86 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.04, 869.86 and 169.07 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.04 : 869.86 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.04/869.86 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.04x = 869.86 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.04x = 147,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,062.04/580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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