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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.45, 827.13 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.45, 827.13 and 161.43 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.45 : 827.13 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.45/827.13 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.45x = 827.13 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.45x = 133,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,523.60/551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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