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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 911.27 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 911.27 and 174.68 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 911.27 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/911.27 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 911.27 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 159,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,180.64/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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