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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.37, 831.39 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.37, 831.39 and 164.40 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.37 : 831.39 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.37/831.39 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.37x = 831.39 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.37x = 136,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,680.52/554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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