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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.34, 870.72 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.34, 870.72 and 169.58 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.34 : 870.72 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.34/870.72 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.34x = 870.72 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.34x = 147,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,656.70/580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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