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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.84, 830.85 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.84, 830.85 and 169 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.84 : 830.85 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.84/830.85 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.84x = 830.85 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.84x = 140,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,413.65/553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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