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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.25, 1,026.38 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.25, 1,026.38 and 171.25 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.25 : 1,026.38 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.25/1,026.38 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.25x = 1,026.38 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.25x = 175,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,767.58/684.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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