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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.95, 840.12 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.95, 840.12 and 169.98 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.95 : 840.12 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.95/840.12 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.95x = 840.12 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.95x = 142,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,803.60/559.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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