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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.56, 633.90 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.56, 633.90 and 166 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.56 : 633.90 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.56/633.90 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.56x = 633.90 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.56x = 105,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,227.40/422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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