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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.71, 797.60 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.71, 797.60 and 166.51 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.71 : 797.60 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.71/797.60 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.71x = 797.60 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.71x = 132,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,804.37/531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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