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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 977.97 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 977.97 and 165.07 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 977.97 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/977.97 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 977.97 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 161,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,433.51/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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