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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.74, 839.34 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.74, 839.34 and 169.68 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.74 : 839.34 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.74/839.34 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.74x = 839.34 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.74x = 142,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,415.01/559.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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