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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.90, 826.26 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.90, 826.26 and 160.79 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.90 : 826.26 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.90/826.26 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.90x = 826.26 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.90x = 132,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,856.81/550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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