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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 831.91 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 831.91 and 164.52 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 831.91 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/831.91 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 831.91 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 136,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,865.37/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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