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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 973.15 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 973.15 and 161.80 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 973.15 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/973.15 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 973.15 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 157,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,452.83/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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