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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.95 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.95 and 167.67 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.95 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.95 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.95 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 164,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,642.72/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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