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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 1,038.87 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 1,038.87 and 179.58 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 1,038.87 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/1,038.87 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 1,038.87 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 186,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,560.27/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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