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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.11 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.11 and 168.06 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.11 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.11 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.11 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 139,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,340.23/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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