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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.38, 975.56 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.38, 975.56 and 163.43 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.38 : 975.56 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.38/975.56 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.38x = 975.56 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.38x = 159,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,434.96/650.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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