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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 910.82 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 910.82 and 174.27 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 910.82 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/910.82 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 910.82 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 158,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,728.60/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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