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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.49, 825.89 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.49, 825.89 and 160.50 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.49 : 825.89 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.49/825.89 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.49x = 825.89 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.49x = 132,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,554.54/550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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