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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 804.78 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 804.78 and 166.37 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 804.78 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/804.78 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 804.78 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 133,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,887.22/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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