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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.49, 1,040.22 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.49, 1,040.22 and 173.49 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.49 : 1,040.22 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.49/1,040.22 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.49x = 1,040.22 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.49x = 180,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,466.55/693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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