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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.37, 825.41 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.37, 825.41 and 160.37 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.37 : 825.41 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.37/825.41 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.37x = 825.41 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.37x = 132,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,367.28/550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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