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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 837.33 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 837.33 and 168.31 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 837.33 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/837.33 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 837.33 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 140,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,931.01/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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