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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 830.93 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 830.93 and 163.89 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 830.93 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/830.93 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 830.93 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 136,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,181.12/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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