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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.40 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.40 and 173.95 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.40 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.40 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.40 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 172,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,451.90/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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