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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 991.64 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 991.64 and 174.18 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 991.64 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/991.64 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 991.64 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 172,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723.86/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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