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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 871.14 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 871.14 and 169.83 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 871.14 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/871.14 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 871.14 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 147,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945.71/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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