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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 976.49 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 976.49 and 164.06 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 976.49 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/976.49 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 976.49 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 160,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,202.95/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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