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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.56 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.56 and 174 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.56 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.56 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.56 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 179,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,317.44/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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