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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 837.51 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 837.51 and 168.41 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 837.51 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/837.51 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 837.51 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 141,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,046.52/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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