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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.72, 983.54 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.72, 983.54 and 168.75 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.72 : 983.54 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.72/983.54 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.72x = 983.54 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.72x = 165,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,972.80/655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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