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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 831.98 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 831.98 and 169.88 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 831.98 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/831.98 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 831.98 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 141,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,333.03/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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