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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 830.93 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 830.93 and 163.98 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 830.93 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/830.93 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 830.93 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 136,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,257.33/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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