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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.21, 987.32 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.21, 987.32 and 171.26 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.21 : 987.32 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.21/987.32 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.21x = 987.32 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.21x = 169,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,087.57/658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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