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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 869.34 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 869.34 and 168.65 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 869.34 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/869.34 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 869.34 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 146,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,609.84/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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