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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 871.17 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 871.17 and 169.85 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 871.17 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/871.17 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 871.17 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 147,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,963.87/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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