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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 826.77 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 826.77 and 161.15 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 826.77 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/826.77 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 826.77 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 133,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,233.18/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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