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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.31, 1,027.97 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.31, 1,027.97 and 172.31 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.31 : 1,027.97 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.31/1,027.97 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.31x = 1,027.97 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.31x = 177,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,131.87/685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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