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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 869.22 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 869.22 and 168.53 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 869.22 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/869.22 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 869.22 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 146,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,487.00/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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