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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.31, 834.40 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.31, 834.40 and 166.31 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.31 : 834.40 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.31/834.40 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.31x = 834.40 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.31x = 138,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,769.06/556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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