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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.76, 911.72 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.76, 911.72 and 174.96 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.76 : 911.72 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.76/911.72 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.76x = 911.72 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.76x = 159,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.53/607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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