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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 982.29 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 982.29 and 167.96 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 982.29 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/982.29 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 982.29 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 164,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,984.59/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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