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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.66, 1,031.50 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.66, 1,031.50 and 174.66 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.66 : 1,031.50 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.66/1,031.50 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.66x = 1,031.50 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.66x = 180,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,158.14/687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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