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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.09, 825.05 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.09, 825.05 and 165.25 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.09 : 825.05 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.09/825.05 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.09x = 825.05 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.09x = 136,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,338.69/550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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