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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.71, 986.57 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.71, 986.57 and 170.76 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.71 : 986.57 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.71/986.57 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.71x = 986.57 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.71x = 168,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,465.84/657.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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