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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 987.02 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 987.02 and 171.06 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 987.02 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/987.02 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 987.02 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 168,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,838.79/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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