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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 911.25 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 911.25 and 174.59 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 911.25 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/911.25 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 911.25 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 159,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,090.58/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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