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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 972.44 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 972.44 and 161.33 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 972.44 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/972.44 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 972.44 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 156,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,878.08/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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