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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 837.17 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 837.17 and 168.13 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 837.17 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/837.17 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 837.17 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 140,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,753.39/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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