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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 829.84 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 829.84 and 163.27 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 829.84 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/829.84 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 829.84 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 135,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,487.98/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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