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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 830.66 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 830.66 and 163.81 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 830.66 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/830.66 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 830.66 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 136,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,067.87/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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