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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,035.28 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,035.28 and 177.19 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,035.28 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,035.28 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,035.28 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 183,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,438.90/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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