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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.39, 838.90 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.39, 838.90 and 169.33 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.39 : 838.90 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.39/838.90 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.39x = 838.90 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.39x = 142,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,050.94/559.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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