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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 976.22 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 976.22 and 163.86 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 976.22 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/976.22 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 976.22 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 159,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,963.41/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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