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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 997.65 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 997.65 and 171.49 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 997.65 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/997.65 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 997.65 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 171,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,084.50/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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