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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.23, 985.79 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.23, 985.79 and 170.25 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.23 : 985.79 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.23/985.79 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.23x = 985.79 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.23x = 167,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,829.90/657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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