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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 825.72 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 825.72 and 165.72 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 825.72 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/825.72 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 825.72 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 136,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,838.32/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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