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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.06 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.06 and 174.54 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.06 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.06 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.06 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 159,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,016.41/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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