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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 869.43 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 869.43 and 168.65 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 869.43 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/869.43 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 869.43 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 146,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,628.53/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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