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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.81, 991.22 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.81, 991.22 and 173.86 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.81 : 991.22 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.81/991.22 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.81x = 991.22 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.81x = 172,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333.51/660.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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