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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.93, 919.44 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.93, 919.44 and 174.22 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.93 : 919.44 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.93/919.44 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.93x = 919.44 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.93x = 160,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,184.84/612.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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