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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.15, 991.77 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.15, 991.77 and 174.25 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.15 : 991.77 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.15/991.77 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.15x = 991.77 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.15x = 172,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,815.92/661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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