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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 868.52 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 868.52 and 168.18 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 868.52 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/868.52 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 868.52 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 146,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,067.69/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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