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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 991.62 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 991.62 and 174.22 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 991.62 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/991.62 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 991.62 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 172,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,759.60/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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