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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 986.45 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 986.45 and 170.67 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 986.45 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/986.45 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 986.45 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 168,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,356.57/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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