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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.96 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.96 and 182.16 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.96 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.96 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.96 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 177,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,780.87/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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