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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.72, 797.64 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.72, 797.64 and 166.44 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.72 : 797.64 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.72/797.64 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.72x = 797.64 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.72x = 132,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,759.20/531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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