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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 985.37 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 985.37 and 169.97 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 985.37 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/985.37 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 985.37 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 167,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,477.56/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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