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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 870.29 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 870.29 and 169.37 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 870.29 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/870.29 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 870.29 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 147,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,401.02/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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