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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 869.14 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 869.14 and 168.45 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 869.14 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/869.14 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 869.14 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 146,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,408.47/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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