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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.66, 825.99 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.66, 825.99 and 166.18 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.66 : 825.99 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.66/825.99 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.66x = 825.99 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.66x = 137,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,263.02/550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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