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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.21, 982.85 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.21, 982.85 and 168.27 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.21 : 982.85 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.21/982.85 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.21x = 982.85 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.21x = 165,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,384.17/655.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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