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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.95, 985.35 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.95, 985.35 and 169.96 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.95 : 985.35 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.95/985.35 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.95x = 985.35 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.95x = 167,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,470.09/656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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