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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 826.08 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 826.08 and 165.88 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 826.08 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/826.08 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 826.08 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 137,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,025.19/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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