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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 997.86 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 997.86 and 171.70 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 997.86 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/997.86 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 997.86 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 171,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,332.56/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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