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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 829.83 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 829.83 and 163.23 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 829.83 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/829.83 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 829.83 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 135,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,453.15/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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