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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 978.79 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 978.79 and 165.57 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 978.79 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/978.79 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 978.79 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 162,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,058.26/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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