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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 986.90 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 986.90 and 170.98 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 986.90 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/986.90 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 986.90 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 168,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,736.84/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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