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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 826.12 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 826.12 and 166 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 826.12 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/826.12 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 826.12 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 137,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,135.92/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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