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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 983.42 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 983.42 and 168.66 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 983.42 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/983.42 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 983.42 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 165,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,863.62/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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