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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 870.53 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 870.53 and 169.44 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 870.53 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/870.53 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 870.53 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 147,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,502.89/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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