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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.28, 837.47 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.28, 837.47 and 168.26 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.28 : 837.47 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.28/837.47 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.28x = 837.47 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.28x = 140,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,912.70/558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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