Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.08, 838.51 and 168.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 559.08, 838.51 and 168.99 is: 253.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559.08 : 838.51 = 168.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559.08/838.51 = 168.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559.08x = 838.51 × 168.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559.08x = 141,698.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,698.96/559.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253.45
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