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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 869.66 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 869.66 and 168.80 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 869.66 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/869.66 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 869.66 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 146,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,801.20/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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