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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 1,038.54 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 1,038.54 and 179.44 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 1,038.54 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/1,038.54 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 1,038.54 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 186,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,355.62/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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