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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.92, 983.88 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.92, 983.88 and 168.98 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.92 : 983.88 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.92/983.88 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.92x = 983.88 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.92x = 166,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,251.12/655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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