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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 826.61 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 826.61 and 161.06 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 826.61 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/826.61 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 826.61 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 133,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,135.07/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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