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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.45 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.45 and 170.07 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.45 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.45 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.45 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 167,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,595.48/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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