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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.47 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.47 and 168.23 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.47 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.47 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.47 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 140,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,890.09/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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