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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.75, 986.64 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.75, 986.64 and 170.82 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.75 : 986.64 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.75/986.64 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.75x = 986.64 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.75x = 168,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,537.84/657.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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