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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 837.96 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 837.96 and 168.68 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 837.96 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/837.96 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 837.96 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 141,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,347.09/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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