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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 837.50 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 837.50 and 168.33 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 837.50 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/837.50 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 837.50 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 140,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,976.38/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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