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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 831.54 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 831.54 and 164.36 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 831.54 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/831.54 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 831.54 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 136,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,671.91/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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