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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 869.09 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 869.09 and 168.44 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 869.09 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/869.09 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 869.09 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 146,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,384.33/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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