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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 831.90 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 831.90 and 164.50 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 831.90 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/831.90 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 831.90 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 136,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,847.55/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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