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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.21 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.21 and 160.73 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.21 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.21 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.21 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 132,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,796.07/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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