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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 911.73 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 911.73 and 174.88 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 911.73 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/911.73 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 911.73 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 159,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,438.78/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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