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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.84 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.84 and 164.27 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.84 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.84 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.84 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 160,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,465.51/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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