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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 911.25 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 911.25 and 174.69 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 911.25 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/911.25 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 911.25 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 159,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,186.26/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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