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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.70, 982.04 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.70, 982.04 and 167.74 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.70 : 982.04 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.70/982.04 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.70x = 982.04 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.70x = 164,727.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,727.39/654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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