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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 830.97 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 830.97 and 169.14 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 830.97 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/830.97 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 830.97 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 140,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,550.27/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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