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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.53, 831.80 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.53, 831.80 and 164.54 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.53 : 831.80 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.53/831.80 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.53x = 831.80 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.53x = 136,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,860.21/554.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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