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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 834.03 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 834.03 and 165.92 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 834.03 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/834.03 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 834.03 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 138,378.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378.09/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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