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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 920.31 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 920.31 and 174.86 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 920.31 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/920.31 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 920.31 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 160,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,927.71/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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