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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 910.89 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 910.89 and 174.52 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 910.89 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/910.89 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 910.89 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 158,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,968.52/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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