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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 832.14 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 832.14 and 164.77 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 832.14 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/832.14 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 832.14 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 137,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,109.63/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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