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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.53, 831.96 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.53, 831.96 and 164.53 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.53 : 831.96 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.53/831.96 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.53x = 831.96 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.53x = 136,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,884.98/554.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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