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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.78, 835.31 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.78, 835.31 and 166.78 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.78 : 835.31 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.78/835.31 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.78x = 835.31 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.78x = 139,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,308.83/556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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