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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.51, 827.11 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.51, 827.11 and 161.60 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.51 : 827.11 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.51/827.11 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.51x = 827.11 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.51x = 133,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,657.04/551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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