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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.82 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.82 and 164.89 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.82 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.82 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.82 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 161,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,232.74/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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