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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 832.07 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 832.07 and 164.65 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 832.07 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/832.07 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 832.07 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 137,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,000.33/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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