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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 991.75 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 991.75 and 174.21 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 991.75 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/991.75 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 991.75 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 172,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,767.37/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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