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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.09, 1,045.60 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.09, 1,045.60 and 177.09 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.09 : 1,045.60 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.09/1,045.60 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.09x = 1,045.60 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.09x = 185,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,165.30/697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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