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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 973.38 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 973.38 and 161.99 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 973.38 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/973.38 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 973.38 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 157,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,677.83/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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