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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 975.80 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 975.80 and 163.58 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 975.80 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/975.80 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 975.80 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 159,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,621.36/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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