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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.46, 825.68 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.46, 825.68 and 165.71 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.46 : 825.68 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.46/825.68 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.46x = 825.68 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.46x = 136,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,819.72/550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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