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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 1,034.43 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 1,034.43 and 169.63 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 1,034.43 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/1,034.43 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 1,034.43 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 175,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,466.93/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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