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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 870.40 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 870.40 and 169.34 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 870.40 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/870.40 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 870.40 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 147,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,389.40/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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