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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.75, 830.64 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.75, 830.64 and 169 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.75 : 830.64 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.75/830.64 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.75x = 830.64 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.75x = 140,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,378.16/553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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