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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.28, 870.41 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.28, 870.41 and 169.40 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.28 : 870.41 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.28/870.41 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.28x = 870.41 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.28x = 147,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,447.45/580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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