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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 825.06 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 825.06 and 165.18 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 825.06 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/825.06 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 825.06 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 136,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283.41/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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