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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.38 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.38 and 168.04 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.38 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.38 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.38 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 165,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,074.22/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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