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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 826.85 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 826.85 and 166.47 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 826.85 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/826.85 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 826.85 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 137,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,644.89/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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