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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 978.73 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 978.73 and 165.52 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 978.73 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/978.73 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 978.73 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 161,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,994.50/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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