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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 871.02 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 871.02 and 169.73 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 871.02 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/871.02 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 871.02 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 147,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,837.14/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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