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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 825.28 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 825.28 and 160.17 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 825.28 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/825.28 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 825.28 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 132,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,185.10/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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