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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.59, 981.91 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.59, 981.91 and 167.64 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.59 : 981.91 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.59/981.91 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.59x = 981.91 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.59x = 164,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,607.60/654.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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