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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.01, 1,036.51 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.01, 1,036.51 and 171.01 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.01 : 1,036.51 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.01/1,036.51 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.01x = 1,036.51 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.01x = 177,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,253.58/691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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