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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 976.86 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 976.86 and 164.32 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 976.86 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/976.86 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 976.86 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 160,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,512.75/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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