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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.57, 978.85 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.57, 978.85 and 165.62 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.57 : 978.85 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.57/978.85 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.57x = 978.85 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.57x = 162,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,113.67/652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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