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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 831.14 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 831.14 and 169.34 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 831.14 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/831.14 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 831.14 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 140,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745.25/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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