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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 870.75 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 870.75 and 169.53 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 870.75 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/870.75 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 870.75 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 147,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,618.25/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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