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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 980.99 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 980.99 and 160.41 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 980.99 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/980.99 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 980.99 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 157,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,361.01/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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