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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.25, 973.87 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.25, 973.87 and 162.30 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.25 : 973.87 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.25/973.87 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.25x = 973.87 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.25x = 158,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,057.78/649.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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