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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.57, 870.72 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.57, 870.72 and 169.75 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.57 : 870.72 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.57/870.72 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.57x = 870.72 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.57x = 147,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,804.72/580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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