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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 982.82 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 982.82 and 168.29 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 982.82 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/982.82 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 982.82 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 165,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,393.86/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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