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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.47, 870.53 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.47, 870.53 and 169.48 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.47 : 870.53 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.47/870.53 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.47x = 870.53 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.47x = 147,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,535.67/580.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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