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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 831.09 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 831.09 and 169.35 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 831.09 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/831.09 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 831.09 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 140,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745.09/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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