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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 991.72 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 991.72 and 174.18 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 991.72 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/991.72 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 991.72 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 172,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,740.25/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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