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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 911.90 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 911.90 and 174.97 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 911.90 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/911.90 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 911.90 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 159,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,555.14/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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