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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 972.32 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 972.32 and 161.28 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 972.32 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/972.32 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 972.32 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 156,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,815.77/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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