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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.39, 831.68 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.39, 831.68 and 164.39 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.39 : 831.68 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.39/831.68 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.39x = 831.68 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.39x = 136,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,714.89/554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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