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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.13, 981.17 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.13, 981.17 and 167.17 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.13 : 981.17 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.13/981.17 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.13x = 981.17 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.13x = 164,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,016.45/654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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