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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.43, 750.75 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.43, 750.75 and 166.89 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.43 : 750.75 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.43/750.75 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.43x = 750.75 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.43x = 125,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,292.67/500.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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