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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.30, 825.48 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.30, 825.48 and 165.54 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.30 : 825.48 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.30/825.48 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.30x = 825.48 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.30x = 136,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,649.96/550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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