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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 981.34 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 981.34 and 167.32 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 981.34 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/981.34 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 981.34 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 164,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197.81/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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