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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.09, 975.15 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.09, 975.15 and 163.14 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.09 : 975.15 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.09/975.15 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.09x = 975.15 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.09x = 159,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,085.97/650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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