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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 838.10 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 838.10 and 168.77 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 838.10 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/838.10 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 838.10 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 141,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,445.29/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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