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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 971.96 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 971.96 and 161.04 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 971.96 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/971.96 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 971.96 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 156,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,524.44/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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