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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 805.28 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 805.28 and 166.75 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 805.28 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/805.28 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 805.28 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 134,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,277.59/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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