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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 982.78 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 982.78 and 168.20 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 982.78 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/982.78 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 982.78 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 165,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,297.84/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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