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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 832.36 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 832.36 and 164.81 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 832.36 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/832.36 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 832.36 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 137,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,182.92/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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