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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 869.97 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 869.97 and 169.10 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 869.97 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/869.97 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 869.97 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 147,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,114.18/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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