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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 910.83 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 910.83 and 174.33 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 910.83 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/910.83 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 910.83 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 158,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.99/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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