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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.95, 985.42 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.95, 985.42 and 170.01 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.95 : 985.42 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.95/985.42 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.95x = 985.42 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.95x = 167,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,531.25/656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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