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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 983.36 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.52, 983.36 and 168.58 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 983.36 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/983.36 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 983.36 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 165,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,771.53/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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