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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 804.44 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 804.44 and 166.03 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 804.44 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/804.44 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 804.44 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 133,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,561.17/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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