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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.81, 983.74 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.81, 983.74 and 168.86 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.81 : 983.74 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.81/983.74 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.81x = 983.74 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.81x = 166,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,114.34/655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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