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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.68, 839.62 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.68, 839.62 and 169.66 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.68 : 839.62 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.68/839.62 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.68x = 839.62 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.68x = 142,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,449.93/559.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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