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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 833.67 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 833.67 and 165.87 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 833.67 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/833.67 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 833.67 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 138,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,280.84/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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