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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 910.89 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 910.89 and 174.38 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 910.89 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/910.89 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 910.89 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 158,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,836.44/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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