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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 974.60 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 974.60 and 162.79 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 974.60 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/974.60 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 974.60 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 158,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,655.13/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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