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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.63, 911.59 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.63, 911.59 and 174.78 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.63 : 911.59 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.63/911.59 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.63x = 911.59 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.63x = 159,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,327.70/607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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