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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.97, 1,027.46 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.97, 1,027.46 and 171.97 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.97 : 1,027.46 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.97/1,027.46 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.97x = 1,027.46 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.97x = 176,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,692.30/684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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