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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 974.95 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 974.95 and 163.06 is: 244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 974.95 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/974.95 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 974.95 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 158,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,975.35/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.57

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