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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 870.81 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 870.81 and 169.67 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 870.81 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/870.81 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 870.81 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 147,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,750.33/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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