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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 980.42 and 166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 980.42 and 166.67 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 980.42 = 166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/980.42 = 166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 980.42 × 166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 163,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,400.87/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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