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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 870.40 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 870.40 and 169.38 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 870.40 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/870.40 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 870.40 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 147,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,428.35/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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