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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.22, 798.41 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.22, 798.41 and 166.89 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.22 : 798.41 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.22/798.41 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.22x = 798.41 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.22x = 133,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,242.38/532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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