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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 976.04 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 976.04 and 163.76 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 976.04 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/976.04 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 976.04 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 159,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,831.23/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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