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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 869.67 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 869.67 and 168.85 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 869.67 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/869.67 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 869.67 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 146,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,839.43/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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