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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 830.76 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 830.76 and 163.94 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 830.76 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/830.76 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 830.76 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 136,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,194.79/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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