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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.63 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.63 and 165.66 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.63 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.63 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.63 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 138,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,098.32/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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