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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 833.78 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 833.78 and 165.82 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 833.78 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/833.78 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 833.78 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 138,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,252.40/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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