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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 837.79 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 837.79 and 168.55 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 837.79 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/837.79 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 837.79 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 141,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,206.99/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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