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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.70, 797.56 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.70, 797.56 and 166.52 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.70 : 797.56 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.70/797.56 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.70x = 797.56 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.70x = 132,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,809.69/531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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