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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 871.23 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 871.23 and 169.89 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 871.23 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/871.23 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 871.23 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 148,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,013.26/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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