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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.35, 868.92 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.35, 868.92 and 168.39 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.35 : 868.92 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.35/868.92 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.35x = 868.92 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.35x = 146,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,317.44/579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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