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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 975.47 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 975.47 and 163.36 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 975.47 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/975.47 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 975.47 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 159,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,347.09/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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