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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 826.64 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 826.64 and 161.12 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 826.64 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/826.64 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 826.64 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 133,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,188.24/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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