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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.92, 973.37 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.92, 973.37 and 161.96 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.92 : 973.37 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.92/973.37 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.92x = 973.37 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.92x = 157,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,641.33/648.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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