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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 826.82 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 826.82 and 166.60 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 826.82 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/826.82 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 826.82 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 137,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,748.21/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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