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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 831.22 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 831.22 and 164.20 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 831.22 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/831.22 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 831.22 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 136,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,486.32/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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