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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.25, 1,038.38 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.25, 1,038.38 and 179.25 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.25 : 1,038.38 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.25/1,038.38 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.25x = 1,038.38 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.25x = 186,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,128.72/692.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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