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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.74, 976.10 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.74, 976.10 and 163.79 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.74 : 976.10 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.74/976.10 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.74x = 976.10 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.74x = 159,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875.42/650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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