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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.50 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.50 and 168.03 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.50 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.50 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.50 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 145,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,934.06/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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