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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 985.60 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 985.60 and 170.08 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 985.60 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/985.60 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 985.60 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 167,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,630.85/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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