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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 988.25 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 988.25 and 171.94 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 988.25 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/988.25 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 988.25 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 169,915.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,915.19/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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