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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 975.16 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 975.16 and 163.17 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 975.16 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/975.16 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 975.16 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 159,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,116.86/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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