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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.13, 972.14 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.13, 972.14 and 161.18 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.13 : 972.14 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.13/972.14 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.13x = 972.14 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.13x = 156,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687.50/648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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