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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.10 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.10 and 174.50 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.10 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.10 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.10 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 158,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,986.95/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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