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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.13, 834.17 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.13, 834.17 and 166.11 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 834.17 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/834.17 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 834.17 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 138,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563.15/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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