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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.62 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.62 and 169.55 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.62 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.62 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.62 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 147,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,612.77/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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