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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 991.26 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 991.26 and 173.91 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 991.26 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/991.26 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 991.26 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 172,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,390.03/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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