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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 911.34 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 911.34 and 174.68 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 911.34 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/911.34 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 911.34 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 159,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,192.87/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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