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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.47, 978.72 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.47, 978.72 and 165.53 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.47 : 978.72 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.47/978.72 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.47x = 978.72 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.47x = 162,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,003.84/652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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