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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.66, 870.78 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.66, 870.78 and 169.66 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.66 : 870.78 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.66/870.78 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.66x = 870.78 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.66x = 147,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,736.53/580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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