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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 911.16 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 911.16 and 174.60 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 911.16 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/911.16 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 911.16 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 159,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,088.54/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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