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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 870.63 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 870.63 and 169.52 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 870.63 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/870.63 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 870.63 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 147,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,589.20/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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