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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 871.04 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 871.04 and 169.72 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 871.04 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/871.04 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 871.04 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 147,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,831.16/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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