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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,030.51 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,030.51 and 174.02 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,030.51 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,030.51 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,030.51 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 179,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,329.35/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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