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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.12, 870.16 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.12, 870.16 and 169.24 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.12 : 870.16 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.12/870.16 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.12x = 870.16 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.12x = 147,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,265.88/580.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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