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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 829.38 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 829.38 and 168.26 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 829.38 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/829.38 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 829.38 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 139,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,551.48/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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