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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 833.06 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 833.06 and 165.28 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 833.06 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/833.06 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 833.06 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 137,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,683.17/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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