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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 910.58 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 910.58 and 174.29 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 910.58 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/910.58 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 910.58 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 158,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,699.56/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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