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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.31, 1,035.47 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.31, 1,035.47 and 177.31 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.31 : 1,035.47 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.31/1,035.47 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.31x = 1,035.47 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.31x = 183,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,599.19/690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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