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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.67 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.67 and 172.13 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.67 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.67 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.67 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 170,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,175.25/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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