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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 988.01 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 988.01 and 171.69 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 988.01 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/988.01 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 988.01 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 169,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,630.58/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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