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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 976.71 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 976.71 and 164.20 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 976.71 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/976.71 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 976.71 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 160,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,375.78/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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