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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 826.89 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 826.89 and 166.38 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 826.89 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/826.89 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 826.89 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 137,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,573.82/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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