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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.90, 827.68 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.90, 827.68 and 161.93 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.90 : 827.68 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.90/827.68 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.90x = 827.68 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.90x = 134,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,027.89/551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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