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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 869.28 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 869.28 and 168.66 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 869.28 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/869.28 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 869.28 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 146,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,612.76/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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