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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.49, 869.37 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.49, 869.37 and 168.62 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.49 : 869.37 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.49/869.37 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.49x = 869.37 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.49x = 146,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,588.19/579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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