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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 976.50 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 976.50 and 164.06 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 976.50 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/976.50 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 976.50 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 160,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,204.59/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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