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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 831.81 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 831.81 and 164.69 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 831.81 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/831.81 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 831.81 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 136,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,988.03/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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