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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.40 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.40 and 167.30 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.40 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.40 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.40 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 164,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,188.22/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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