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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.64, 981.97 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.64, 981.97 and 167.68 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.64 : 981.97 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.64/981.97 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.64x = 981.97 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.64x = 164,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,656.73/654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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