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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.19 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.19 and 167.85 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.19 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.19 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.19 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 164,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,859.75/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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