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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 979.47 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 979.47 and 166.03 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 979.47 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/979.47 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 979.47 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 162,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,621.40/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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