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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.79, 983.70 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.79, 983.70 and 168.84 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.79 : 983.70 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.79/983.70 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.79x = 983.70 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.79x = 166,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,087.91/655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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