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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.09, 797.97 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.09, 797.97 and 166.78 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.09 : 797.97 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.09/797.97 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.09x = 797.97 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.09x = 133,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,085.44/532.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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