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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 911.03 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 911.03 and 174.51 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 911.03 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/911.03 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 911.03 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 158,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,982.97/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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