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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 978.97 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 978.97 and 165.72 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 978.97 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/978.97 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 978.97 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 162,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,234.91/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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