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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 837.15 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 837.15 and 168.11 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 837.15 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/837.15 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 837.15 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 140,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,733.29/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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