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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 975.21 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 975.21 and 163.20 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 975.21 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/975.21 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 975.21 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 159,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,154.27/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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