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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 838.08 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 838.08 and 168.69 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 838.08 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/838.08 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 838.08 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 141,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,375.72/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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