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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.31, 1,033.97 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.31, 1,033.97 and 176.31 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.31 : 1,033.97 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.31/1,033.97 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.31x = 1,033.97 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.31x = 182,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,299.25/689.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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