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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 910.59 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 910.59 and 174.20 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 910.59 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/910.59 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 910.59 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 158,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,620.23/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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