Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.75, 829.13 and 168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552.75, 829.13 and 168 is: 252
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552.75 : 829.13 = 168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552.75/829.13 = 168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552.75x = 829.13 × 168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552.75x = 139,293 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,293/552.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252
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