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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 831.11 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 831.11 and 169.31 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 831.11 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/831.11 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 831.11 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 140,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,716.47/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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