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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 838.50 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 838.50 and 168.92 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 838.50 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/838.50 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 838.50 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 141,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,639.42/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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