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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.67, 983.50 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.67, 983.50 and 168.72 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.67 : 983.50 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.67/983.50 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.67x = 983.50 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.67x = 165,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,937.54/655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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