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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553, 829.68 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553, 829.68 and 168.25 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553 : 829.68 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553/829.68 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553x = 829.68 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553x = 139,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.66/553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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