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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.41 and 170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.41 and 170.01 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.41 = 170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.41 = 170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.41 × 170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 167,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,529.55/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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