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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.16, 910.74 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.16, 910.74 and 174.32 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.16 : 910.74 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.16/910.74 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.16x = 910.74 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.16x = 158,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,754.77/607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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