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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.15, 829.48 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.15, 829.48 and 168.31 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.15 : 829.48 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.15/829.48 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.15x = 829.48 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.15x = 139,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,609.78/553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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