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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.55, 984.72 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.55, 984.72 and 169.58 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.55 : 984.72 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.55/984.72 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.55x = 984.72 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.55x = 166,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,988.82/656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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