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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 828.09 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 828.09 and 161.98 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 828.09 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/828.09 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 828.09 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 134,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,134.02/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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