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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 981.16 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 981.16 and 167.14 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 981.16 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/981.16 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 981.16 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 163,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,991.50/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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