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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.49, 870.62 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.49, 870.62 and 169.50 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.49 : 870.62 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.49/870.62 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.49x = 870.62 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.49x = 147,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,569.24/580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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