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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 826.14 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 826.14 and 160.86 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 826.14 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/826.14 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 826.14 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 132,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,892.88/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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