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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 870.39 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 870.39 and 169.33 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 870.39 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/870.39 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 870.39 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 147,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,383.14/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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