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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 983.68 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 983.68 and 168.85 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 983.68 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/983.68 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 983.68 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 166,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,094.37/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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