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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 975.81 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 975.81 and 163.58 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 975.81 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/975.81 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 975.81 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 159,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,618.12/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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