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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 869.51 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 869.51 and 168.80 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 869.51 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/869.51 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 869.51 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 146,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,774.62/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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