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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.29, 985.94 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.29, 985.94 and 170.35 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.29 : 985.94 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.29/985.94 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.29x = 985.94 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.29x = 167,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,949.95/657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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