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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 1,048.10 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 1,048.10 and 178.74 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 1,048.10 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/1,048.10 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 1,048.10 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 187,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,337.39/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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