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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 830.79 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 830.79 and 163.86 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 830.79 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/830.79 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 830.79 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 136,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,133.25/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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