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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 834.31 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 834.31 and 166.11 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 834.31 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/834.31 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 834.31 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 138,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,588.90/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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