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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 981.95 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 981.95 and 167.69 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 981.95 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/981.95 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 981.95 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 164,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,657.45/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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