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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.71, 827.70 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.71, 827.70 and 166.96 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.71 : 827.70 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.71/827.70 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.71x = 827.70 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.71x = 138,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,192.79/551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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