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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,026.56 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,026.56 and 171.38 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,026.56 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,026.56 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,026.56 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 175,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,931.85/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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