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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.39, 870.72 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.39, 870.72 and 169.53 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.39 : 870.72 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.39/870.72 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.39x = 870.72 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.39x = 147,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,613.16/580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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