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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.38, 981.56 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.38, 981.56 and 167.44 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.38 : 981.56 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.38/981.56 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.38x = 981.56 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.38x = 164,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,352.41/654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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