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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 827.12 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 827.12 and 166.72 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 827.12 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/827.12 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 827.12 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 137,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,897.45/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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