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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.58 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.58 and 165.69 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.58 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.58 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.58 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 138,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,115.87/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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