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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 827.40 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 827.40 and 166.76 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 827.40 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/827.40 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 827.40 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 137,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,977.22/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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