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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,039.08 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,039.08 and 179.72 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,039.08 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,039.08 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,039.08 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 186,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,738.26/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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