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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.12, 1,047.17 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.12, 1,047.17 and 178.12 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.12 : 1,047.17 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.12/1,047.17 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.12x = 1,047.17 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.12x = 186,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,516.68/698.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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