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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 837.41 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 837.41 and 168.30 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 837.41 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/837.41 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 837.41 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 140,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,936.10/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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