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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 983.29 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 983.29 and 168.58 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 983.29 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/983.29 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 983.29 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 165,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,757.27/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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