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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.68, 978.96 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.68, 978.96 and 165.72 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.68 : 978.96 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.68/978.96 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.68x = 978.96 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.68x = 162,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233.25/652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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