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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 985.58 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 985.58 and 170.08 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 985.58 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/985.58 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 985.58 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 167,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,621.67/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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