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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.76, 839.48 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.76, 839.48 and 169.74 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.76 : 839.48 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.76/839.48 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.76x = 839.48 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.76x = 142,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,493.34/559.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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