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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 977.32 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 977.32 and 164.61 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 977.32 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/977.32 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 977.32 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 160,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,876.23/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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