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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 984.76 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 984.76 and 162.93 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 984.76 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/984.76 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 984.76 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 160,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,446.95/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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