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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.11, 870.03 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.11, 870.03 and 169.14 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.11 : 870.03 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.11/870.03 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.11x = 870.03 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.11x = 147,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,156.87/580.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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