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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.31, 979.94 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.31, 979.94 and 166.34 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.31 : 979.94 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.31/979.94 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.31x = 979.94 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.31x = 163,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,006.09/653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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