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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 831.34 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 831.34 and 164.31 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 831.34 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/831.34 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 831.34 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 136,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,598.78/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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