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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.72 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.72 and 168.20 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.72 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.72 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.72 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 146,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,118.70/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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