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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.23, 838.81 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.23, 838.81 and 169.23 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.23 : 838.81 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.23/838.81 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.23x = 838.81 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.23x = 141,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,948.88/559.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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