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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 868.40 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 868.40 and 168.08 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 868.40 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/868.40 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 868.40 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 145,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,960.67/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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