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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 825.78 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 825.78 and 165.78 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 825.78 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/825.78 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 825.78 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 136,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,897.81/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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