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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.38, 870.60 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.38, 870.60 and 169.49 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.38 : 870.60 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.38/870.60 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.38x = 870.60 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.38x = 147,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,556.27/580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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