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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 833.43 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 833.43 and 165.53 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 833.43 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/833.43 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 833.43 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 137,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,953.50/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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