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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 830.98 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 830.98 and 169.31 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 830.98 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/830.98 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 830.98 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 140,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,693.22/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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