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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.57, 911.35 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.57, 911.35 and 174.72 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.57 : 911.35 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.57/911.35 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.57x = 911.35 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.57x = 159,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.71/607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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