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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 983.85 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 983.85 and 168.96 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 983.85 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/983.85 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 983.85 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 166,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,231.58/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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