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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 975.89 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 975.89 and 163.65 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 975.89 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/975.89 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 975.89 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 159,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,698.70/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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