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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 983.54 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 983.54 and 168.74 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 983.54 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/983.54 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 983.54 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 165,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,962.54/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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