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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.23, 975.34 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.23, 975.34 and 163.26 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.23 : 975.34 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.23/975.34 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.23x = 975.34 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.23x = 159,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.21/650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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