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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 826.92 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 826.92 and 166.48 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 826.92 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/826.92 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 826.92 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 137,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,665.64/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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