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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.92, 973.38 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.92, 973.38 and 161.97 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.92 : 973.38 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.92/973.38 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.92x = 973.38 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.92x = 157,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,658.36/648.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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