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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.30, 870.48 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.30, 870.48 and 169.43 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.30 : 870.48 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.30/870.48 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.30x = 870.48 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.30x = 147,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,485.43/580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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