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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 977.13 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 977.13 and 164.47 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 977.13 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/977.13 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 977.13 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 160,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,702.86/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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