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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.65, 986.52 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.65, 986.52 and 170.70 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.65 : 986.52 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.65/986.52 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.65x = 986.52 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.65x = 168,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,398.96/657.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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