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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 978.58 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 978.58 and 165.44 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 978.58 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/978.58 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 978.58 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 161,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,898.93/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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