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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.66, 980.48 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.66, 980.48 and 166.70 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.66 : 980.48 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.66/980.48 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.66x = 980.48 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.66x = 163,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,440.28/653.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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