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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 911.46 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 911.46 and 174.80 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 911.46 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/911.46 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 911.46 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 159,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323.21/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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