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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 979.04 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 979.04 and 165.74 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 979.04 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/979.04 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 979.04 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 162,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,266.09/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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