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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 829.44 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 829.44 and 168.21 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 829.44 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/829.44 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 829.44 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 139,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,520.10/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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