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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.78, 829.14 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.78, 829.14 and 168 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.78 : 829.14 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.78/829.14 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.78x = 829.14 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.78x = 139,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,295.52/552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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