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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.48, 827.22 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.48, 827.22 and 161.52 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.48 : 827.22 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.48/827.22 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.48x = 827.22 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.48x = 133,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,612.57/551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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