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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.69, 920.59 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.69, 920.59 and 174.95 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.69 : 920.59 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.69/920.59 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.69x = 920.59 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.69x = 161,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,057.22/613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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