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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.52 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.52 and 174.07 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.52 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.52 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.52 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 172,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,595.89/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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