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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.08, 829.78 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.08, 829.78 and 168.32 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 829.78 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/829.78 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 829.78 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 139,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,668.57/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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