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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 869.62 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 869.62 and 168.83 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 869.62 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/869.62 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 869.62 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 146,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,817.94/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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