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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 1,046.31 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 1,046.31 and 177.57 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 1,046.31 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/1,046.31 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 1,046.31 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 185,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,793.27/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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