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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.25, 1,032.37 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.25, 1,032.37 and 168.24 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.25 : 1,032.37 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.25/1,032.37 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.25x = 1,032.37 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.25x = 173,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,689.38/688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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