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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.81, 979.24 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.81, 979.24 and 165.86 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.81 : 979.24 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.81/979.24 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.81x = 979.24 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.81x = 162,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,418.78/652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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