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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.63, 827.45 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.63, 827.45 and 166.88 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.63 : 827.45 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.63/827.45 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.63x = 827.45 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.63x = 138,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,079.88/551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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