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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.49, 983.22 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.49, 983.22 and 168.51 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.49 : 983.22 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.49/983.22 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.49x = 983.22 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.49x = 165,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,682.40/655.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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