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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 870.23 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 870.23 and 169.32 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 870.23 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/870.23 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 870.23 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 147,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.50/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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