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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 826.07 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 826.07 and 166.10 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 826.07 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/826.07 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 826.07 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 137,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,210.23/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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