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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 831.19 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 831.19 and 169.38 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 831.19 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/831.19 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 831.19 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 140,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,786.96/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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