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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 825.77 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 825.77 and 160.48 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 825.77 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/825.77 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 825.77 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 132,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,523.33/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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