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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 870.49 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 870.49 and 169.51 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 870.49 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/870.49 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 870.49 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 147,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,556.76/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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