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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 973.28 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 973.28 and 161.90 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 973.28 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/973.28 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 973.28 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 157,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,573.22/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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