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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.45, 1,041.70 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.45, 1,041.70 and 174.45 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.45 : 1,041.70 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.45/1,041.70 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.45x = 1,041.70 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.45x = 181,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,724.57/694.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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