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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.45 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.45 and 165.04 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.45 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.45 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.45 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 137,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,387.42/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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