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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.14, 868.52 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.14, 868.52 and 168.16 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.14 : 868.52 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.14/868.52 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.14x = 868.52 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.14x = 146,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,045.14/579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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