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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.81, 910.25 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.81, 910.25 and 174 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.81 : 910.25 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.81/910.25 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.81x = 910.25 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.81x = 158,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,383.50/606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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