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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 911.54 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 911.54 and 174.84 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 911.54 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/911.54 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 911.54 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 159,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,372.78/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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