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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.79, 838.06 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.79, 838.06 and 168.77 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.79 : 838.06 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.79/838.06 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.79x = 838.06 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.79x = 141,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,441.06/558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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