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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 911.28 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 911.28 and 174.80 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 911.28 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/911.28 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 911.28 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 159,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291.74/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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