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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 805.17 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 805.17 and 166.60 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 805.17 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/805.17 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 805.17 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 134,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,145.65/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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