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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.27, 838.69 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.27, 838.69 and 169.19 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.27 : 838.69 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.27/838.69 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.27x = 838.69 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.27x = 141,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,896.49/559.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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