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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 977.45 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 977.45 and 164.70 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 977.45 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/977.45 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 977.45 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 160,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,985.19/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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