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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.76 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.76 and 166.22 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.76 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.76 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.76 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 162,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,854.90/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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