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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.93, 868.44 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.93, 868.44 and 168.07 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.93 : 868.44 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.93/868.44 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.93x = 868.44 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.93x = 145,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,958.71/578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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