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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 837.35 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 837.35 and 168.27 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 837.35 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/837.35 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 837.35 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 140,898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,898.58/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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