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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.83 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.83 and 169.67 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.83 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.83 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.83 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 147,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,749.37/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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