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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.32, 982.98 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.32, 982.98 and 168.37 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.32 : 982.98 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.32/982.98 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.32x = 982.98 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.32x = 165,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,501.25/655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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