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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.75, 973.11 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.75, 973.11 and 161.81 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.75 : 973.11 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.75/973.11 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.75x = 973.11 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.75x = 157,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,454.06/648.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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