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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.76, 797.34 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.76, 797.34 and 166.48 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.76 : 797.34 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.76/797.34 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.76x = 797.34 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.76x = 132,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,741.16/531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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