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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.63, 992.44 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.63, 992.44 and 168.04 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.63 : 992.44 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.63/992.44 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.63x = 992.44 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.63x = 166,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,766.72/661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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