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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 911.75 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 911.75 and 174.96 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 911.75 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/911.75 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 911.75 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 159,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,518.91/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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