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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 870.52 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 870.52 and 169.49 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 870.52 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/870.52 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 870.52 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 147,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,546.19/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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