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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 831.57 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 831.57 and 169.59 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 831.57 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/831.57 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 831.57 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 141,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,028.44/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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