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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 981.30 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 981.30 and 167.24 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 981.30 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/981.30 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 981.30 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 164,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,108.12/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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