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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 831.52 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 831.52 and 164.40 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 831.52 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/831.52 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 831.52 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 136,701.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,701.07/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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