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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 826.02 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 826.02 and 160.77 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 826.02 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/826.02 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 826.02 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 132,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,799.24/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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