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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 826.06 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 826.06 and 160.69 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 826.06 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/826.06 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 826.06 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 132,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,734.65/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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