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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,048.50 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,048.50 and 179.00 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,048.50 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,048.50 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,048.50 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 187,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,684.12/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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