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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 826.40 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 826.40 and 160.94 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 826.40 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/826.40 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 826.40 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 133,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,000.82/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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