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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 838.12 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 838.12 and 168.66 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 838.12 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/838.12 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 838.12 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 141,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,357.32/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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