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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.87, 839.58 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.87, 839.58 and 169.75 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.87 : 839.58 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.87/839.58 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.87x = 839.58 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.87x = 142,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,518.71/559.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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