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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 871.12 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 871.12 and 169.82 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 871.12 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/871.12 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 871.12 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 147,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,933.60/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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