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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.19, 870.41 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.19, 870.41 and 169.33 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.19 : 870.41 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.19/870.41 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.19x = 870.41 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.19x = 147,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,384.77/580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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