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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 837.81 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 837.81 and 168.54 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 837.81 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/837.81 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 837.81 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 141,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,204.50/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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