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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.56 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.56 and 168.15 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.56 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.56 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.56 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 146,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,048.36/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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