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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.75, 826.14 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.75, 826.14 and 166 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.75 : 826.14 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.75/826.14 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.75x = 826.14 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.75x = 137,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,139.24/550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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