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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.70 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.70 and 164.18 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.70 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.70 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.70 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 160,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,354.61/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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