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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.75, 829.16 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.75, 829.16 and 168.03 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.75 : 829.16 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.75/829.16 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.75x = 829.16 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.75x = 139,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,323.75/552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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