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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,033.17 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,033.17 and 168.80 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,033.17 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,033.17 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,033.17 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 174,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,397.15/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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