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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.92, 832.37 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.92, 832.37 and 170.17 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.92 : 832.37 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.92/832.37 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.92x = 832.37 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.92x = 141,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,641.47/554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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