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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 870.97 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 870.97 and 169.70 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 870.97 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/870.97 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 870.97 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 147,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,803.61/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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