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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 975.04 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 975.04 and 163.08 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 975.04 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/975.04 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 975.04 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 159,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,013.92/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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