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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 831.09 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 831.09 and 169.38 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 831.09 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/831.09 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 831.09 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 140,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,770.02/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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