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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.47, 1,046.19 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.47, 1,046.19 and 177.47 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.47 : 1,046.19 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.47/1,046.19 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.47x = 1,046.19 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.47x = 185,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,666.37/697.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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