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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 1,036.10 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 1,036.10 and 170.73 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 1,036.10 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/1,036.10 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 1,036.10 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 176,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,893.35/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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