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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 871.36 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 871.36 and 169.97 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 871.36 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/871.36 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 871.36 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 148,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,105.06/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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