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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.17, 870.27 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.17, 870.27 and 169.31 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.17 : 870.27 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.17/870.27 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.17x = 870.27 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.17x = 147,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.95/580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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