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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 983.84 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 983.84 and 168.93 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 983.84 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/983.84 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 983.84 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 166,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,199.25/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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