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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 837.74 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 837.74 and 168.55 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 837.74 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/837.74 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 837.74 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 141,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,201.08/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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