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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.51, 986.25 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.51, 986.25 and 170.57 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.51 : 986.25 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.51/986.25 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.51x = 986.25 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.51x = 168,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,219.73/657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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