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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 869.52 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 869.52 and 168.81 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 869.52 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/869.52 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 869.52 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 146,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,783.67/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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