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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 838 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 838 and 168.66 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 838 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/838 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 838 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 141,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,337.08/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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