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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 833.55 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 833.55 and 165.73 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 833.55 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/833.55 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 833.55 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 138,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,144.24/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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