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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 972.99 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 972.99 and 161.73 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 972.99 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/972.99 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 972.99 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 157,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,361.67/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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