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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.19, 826.78 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.19, 826.78 and 166.44 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.19 : 826.78 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.19/826.78 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.19x = 826.78 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.19x = 137,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,609.26/551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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