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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 825.82 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 825.82 and 160.54 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 825.82 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/825.82 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 825.82 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 132,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,577.14/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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