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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.40, 826.86 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.40, 826.86 and 166.56 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.40 : 826.86 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.40/826.86 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.40x = 826.86 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.40x = 137,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,721.80/551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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