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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 1,037.17 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 1,037.17 and 178.44 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 1,037.17 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/1,037.17 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 1,037.17 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 185,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,072.61/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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