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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.37, 870.69 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.37, 870.69 and 169.52 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.37 : 870.69 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.37/870.69 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.37x = 870.69 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.37x = 147,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,598.92/580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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