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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 976.56 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 976.56 and 164.09 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 976.56 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/976.56 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 976.56 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 160,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,238.03/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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