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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.66, 838.09 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.66, 838.09 and 168.69 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.66 : 838.09 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.66/838.09 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.66x = 838.09 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.66x = 141,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,376.20/558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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