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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.58 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.58 and 168.75 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.58 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.58 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.58 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 146,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,741.63/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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