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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.20, 804.35 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.20, 804.35 and 166.09 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.20 : 804.35 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.20/804.35 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.20x = 804.35 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.20x = 133,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,594.49/536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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