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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.03, 824.90 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.03, 824.90 and 159.94 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.03 : 824.90 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.03/824.90 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.03x = 824.90 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.03x = 131,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,934.51/550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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