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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 837.16 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 837.16 and 168.12 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 837.16 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/837.16 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 837.16 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 140,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,743.34/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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