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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 837.12 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 837.12 and 168.12 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 837.12 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/837.12 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 837.12 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 140,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,736.61/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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