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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 829.88 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 829.88 and 168.50 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 829.88 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/829.88 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 829.88 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 139,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,834.78/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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