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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.81, 869.85 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.81, 869.85 and 168.95 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.81 : 869.85 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.81/869.85 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.81x = 869.85 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.81x = 146,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,962.70/579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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