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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.17, 972.26 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.17, 972.26 and 161.23 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.17 : 972.26 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.17/972.26 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.17x = 972.26 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.17x = 156,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,757.48/648.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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