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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 832.56 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 832.56 and 164.96 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 832.56 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/832.56 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 832.56 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 137,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,343.05/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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