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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.74 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.74 and 174.24 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.74 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.74 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.74 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 172,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,800.78/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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