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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.87, 986.80 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.87, 986.80 and 170.92 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.87 : 986.80 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.87/986.80 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.87x = 986.80 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.87x = 168,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660.96/657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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