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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 973.15 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 973.15 and 161.82 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 973.15 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/973.15 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 973.15 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 157,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475.13/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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