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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 1,033.99 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 1,033.99 and 169.33 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 1,033.99 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/1,033.99 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 1,033.99 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 175,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,082.52/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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