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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 983.37 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 983.37 and 168.61 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 983.37 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/983.37 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 983.37 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 165,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,806.02/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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