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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.34, 829.92 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.34, 829.92 and 168.50 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.34 : 829.92 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.34/829.92 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.34x = 829.92 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.34x = 139,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,841.52/553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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