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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 991.73 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 991.73 and 174.22 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 991.73 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/991.73 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 991.73 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 172,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,779.20/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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