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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.07, 1,035.11 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.07, 1,035.11 and 170.07 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.07 : 1,035.11 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.07/1,035.11 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.07x = 1,035.11 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.07x = 176,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,041.16/690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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