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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.79, 992.62 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.79, 992.62 and 168.20 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.79 : 992.62 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.79/992.62 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.79x = 992.62 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.79x = 166,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,957.84/661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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