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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 983.26 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 983.26 and 161.93 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 983.26 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/983.26 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 983.26 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 159,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,221.95/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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