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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.41, 983.07 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.41, 983.07 and 168.45 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.41 : 983.07 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.41/983.07 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.41x = 983.07 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.41x = 165,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,598.14/655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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