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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.61, 871.05 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.61, 871.05 and 169.74 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.61 : 871.05 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.61/871.05 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.61x = 871.05 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.61x = 147,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,852.66/580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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