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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 831.33 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 831.33 and 164.25 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 831.33 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/831.33 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 831.33 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 136,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,545.95/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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