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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.22, 1,033.83 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.22, 1,033.83 and 169.22 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.22 : 1,033.83 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.22/1,033.83 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.22x = 1,033.83 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.22x = 174,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,947.30/689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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