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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 869.31 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 869.31 and 168.69 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 869.31 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/869.31 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 869.31 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 146,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,643.90/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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