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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.55, 1,049.31 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.55, 1,049.31 and 179.57 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.55 : 1,049.31 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.55/1,049.31 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.55x = 1,049.31 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.55x = 188,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,424.60/699.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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