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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.93, 835.50 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.93, 835.50 and 166.91 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.93 : 835.50 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.93/835.50 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.93x = 835.50 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.93x = 139,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,454.45/556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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