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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.01, 1,034.97 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.01, 1,034.97 and 177.01 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.01 : 1,034.97 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.01/1,034.97 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.01x = 1,034.97 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.01x = 183,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,200.04/690.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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