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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 829.54 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 829.54 and 168.19 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 829.54 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/829.54 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 829.54 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 139,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,518.47/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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