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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 869.42 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 869.42 and 168.75 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 869.42 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/869.42 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 869.42 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 146,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,713.78/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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