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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 871.16 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 871.16 and 169.83 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 871.16 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/871.16 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 871.16 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 147,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,947.35/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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