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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.65, 825.86 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.65, 825.86 and 160.61 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.65 : 825.86 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.65/825.86 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.65x = 825.86 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.65x = 132,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,636.44/550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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