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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.33, 973.99 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.33, 973.99 and 162.38 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.33 : 973.99 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.33/973.99 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.33x = 973.99 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.33x = 158,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,154.47/649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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