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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.82, 991.26 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.82, 991.26 and 173.92 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.82 : 991.26 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.82/991.26 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.82x = 991.26 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.82x = 172,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,399.94/660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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