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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 805.45 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 805.45 and 166.64 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 805.45 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/805.45 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 805.45 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 134,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,220.19/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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