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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.91, 980.78 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.91, 980.78 and 166.96 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.91 : 980.78 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.91/980.78 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.91x = 980.78 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.91x = 163,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,752.83/653.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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