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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 982.61 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 982.61 and 168.12 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 982.61 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/982.61 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 982.61 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 165,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,196.39/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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