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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.99, 838.49 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.99, 838.49 and 168.99 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.99 : 838.49 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.99/838.49 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.99x = 838.49 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.99x = 141,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,692.44/558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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