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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.23 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.23 and 165.16 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.23 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.23 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.23 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 161,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,567.92/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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