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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.37, 974.06 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.37, 974.06 and 162.43 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.37 : 974.06 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.37/974.06 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.37x = 974.06 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.37x = 158,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,216.57/649.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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