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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.73, 1,039.07 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.73, 1,039.07 and 179.73 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.73 : 1,039.07 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.73/1,039.07 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.73x = 1,039.07 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.73x = 186,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,752.50/692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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