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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 1,036.92 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 1,036.92 and 178.28 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 1,036.92 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/1,036.92 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 1,036.92 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 184,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,862.10/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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