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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.71, 838.06 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.71, 838.06 and 168.71 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.71 : 838.06 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.71/838.06 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.71x = 838.06 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.71x = 141,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,387.80/558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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