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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.45, 870.46 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.45, 870.46 and 169.46 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.45 : 870.46 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.45/870.46 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.45x = 870.46 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.45x = 147,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,507.59/580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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