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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 987.26 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 987.26 and 164.58 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 987.26 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/987.26 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 987.26 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 162,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,483.05/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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