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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 871.18 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 871.18 and 169.91 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 871.18 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/871.18 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 871.18 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 148,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022.19/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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