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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.89, 835.17 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.89, 835.17 and 166.88 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.89 : 835.17 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.89/835.17 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.89x = 835.17 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.89x = 139,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,370.66/556.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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