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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.94, 827.91 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.94, 827.91 and 161.97 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.94 : 827.91 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.94/827.91 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.94x = 827.91 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.94x = 134,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,096.58/551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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