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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 831.72 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 831.72 and 164.49 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 831.72 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/831.72 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 831.72 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 136,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,806.20/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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