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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 826.76 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 826.76 and 166.46 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 826.76 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/826.76 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 826.76 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 137,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,622.47/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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