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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.50 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.50 and 168.12 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.50 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.50 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.50 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 146,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,012.22/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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