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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.54, 974.30 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.54, 974.30 and 162.60 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.54 : 974.30 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.54/974.30 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.54x = 974.30 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.54x = 158,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,421.18/649.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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