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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 978.40 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 978.40 and 165.32 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 978.40 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/978.40 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 978.40 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 161,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,749.09/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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