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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 976.70 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 976.70 and 164.21 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 976.70 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/976.70 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 976.70 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 160,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,383.91/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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