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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 976.30 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 976.30 and 163.94 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 976.30 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/976.30 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 976.30 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 160,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,054.62/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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