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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.57 and 160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.57 and 160.33 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.57 = 160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.57 = 160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.57 × 160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 132,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,363.64/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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