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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 825.32 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 825.32 and 165.60 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 825.32 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/825.32 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 825.32 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 136,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,672.99/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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