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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.66, 977.46 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.66, 977.46 and 164.72 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.66 : 977.46 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.66/977.46 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.66x = 977.46 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.66x = 161,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,001.71/651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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