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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.43, 825.80 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.43, 825.80 and 160.46 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.43 : 825.80 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.43/825.80 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.43x = 825.80 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.43x = 132,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,502.94/550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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