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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 989.97 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 989.97 and 172.99 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 989.97 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/989.97 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 989.97 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 171,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256.15/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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