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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 826 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 826 and 160.65 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 826 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/826 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 826 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 132,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,696.90/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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