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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.33 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.33 and 164.60 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.33 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.33 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.33 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 160,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,868.52/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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