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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.18, 829.81 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.18, 829.81 and 163.19 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.18 : 829.81 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.18/829.81 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.18x = 829.81 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.18x = 135,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,416.69/553.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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