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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.19, 1,036.78 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.19, 1,036.78 and 178.19 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.19 : 1,036.78 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.19/1,036.78 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.19x = 1,036.78 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.19x = 184,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,743.83/691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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