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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.78, 825.92 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.78, 825.92 and 165.94 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.78 : 825.92 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.78/825.92 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.78x = 825.92 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.78x = 137,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,053.16/550.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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