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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 829.59 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 829.59 and 168.35 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 829.59 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/829.59 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 829.59 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 139,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,661.48/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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