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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.23, 1,035.33 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.23, 1,035.33 and 170.23 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.23 : 1,035.33 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.23/1,035.33 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.23x = 1,035.33 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.23x = 176,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,244.23/690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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