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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.66, 797.61 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.66, 797.61 and 166.41 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.66 : 797.61 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.66/797.61 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.66x = 797.61 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.66x = 132,730.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,730.28/531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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