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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 827.76 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 827.76 and 161.93 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 827.76 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/827.76 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 827.76 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 134,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,039.18/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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