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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.85, 983.82 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.85, 983.82 and 168.89 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.85 : 983.82 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.85/983.82 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.85x = 983.82 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.85x = 166,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,157.36/655.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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