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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 975.41 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 975.41 and 163.37 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 975.41 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/975.41 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 975.41 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 159,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,353.59/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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