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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.71, 838.20 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.71, 838.20 and 168.70 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.71 : 838.20 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.71/838.20 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.71x = 838.20 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.71x = 141,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,406.02/558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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