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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 831.20 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 831.20 and 164.16 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 831.20 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/831.20 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 831.20 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 136,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,449.79/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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