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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.49, 978.72 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.49, 978.72 and 165.51 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.49 : 978.72 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.49/978.72 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.49x = 978.72 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.49x = 161,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,987.95/652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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