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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 870.03 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 870.03 and 169.21 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 870.03 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/870.03 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 870.03 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 147,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,217.78/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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