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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 838.48 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 838.48 and 168.90 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 838.48 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/838.48 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 838.48 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 141,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,619.27/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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