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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 830.71 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 830.71 and 163.90 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 830.71 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/830.71 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 830.71 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 136,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,153.37/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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