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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 981.53 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 981.53 and 167.41 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 981.53 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/981.53 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 981.53 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 164,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,317.94/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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