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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 832.16 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 832.16 and 164.86 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 832.16 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/832.16 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 832.16 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 137,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189.90/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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