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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.62 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.62 and 174.11 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.62 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.62 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.62 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 172,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646.00/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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