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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 982.84 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 982.84 and 168.32 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 982.84 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/982.84 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 982.84 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 165,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,431.63/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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