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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 911.21 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 911.21 and 174.63 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 911.21 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/911.21 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 911.21 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 159,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,123.73/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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