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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 830.82 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 830.82 and 164.00 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 830.82 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/830.82 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 830.82 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 136,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250.94/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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