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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 531.10 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 531.10 and 166.66 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 531.10 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/531.10 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 531.10 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 88,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,513.13/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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