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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 826.06 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 826.06 and 165.92 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 826.06 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/826.06 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 826.06 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 137,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,059.88/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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