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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.14, 870.08 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.14, 870.08 and 169.27 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.14 : 870.08 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.14/870.08 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.14x = 870.08 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.14x = 147,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,275.42/580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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