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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.35, 837.56 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.35, 837.56 and 168.33 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.35 : 837.56 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.35/837.56 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.35x = 837.56 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.35x = 140,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,985.63/558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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