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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 987.59 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 987.59 and 171.43 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 987.59 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/987.59 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 987.59 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 169,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,306.07/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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