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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 829.34 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 829.34 and 168.12 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 829.34 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/829.34 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 829.34 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 139,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428.64/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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