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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 804.50 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 804.50 and 166.14 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 804.50 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/804.50 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 804.50 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 133,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,659.63/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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