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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.29, 870.47 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.29, 870.47 and 169.45 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.29 : 870.47 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.29/870.47 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.29x = 870.47 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.29x = 147,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,501.14/580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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