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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 827.48 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 827.48 and 161.67 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 827.48 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/827.48 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 827.48 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 133,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,779.10/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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