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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.97, 991.37 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.97, 991.37 and 173.98 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.97 : 991.37 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.97/991.37 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.97x = 991.37 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.97x = 172,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,478.55/660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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