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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 869.56 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 869.56 and 168.88 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 869.56 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/869.56 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 869.56 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 146,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,851.29/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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