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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 991.94 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 991.94 and 174.33 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 991.94 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/991.94 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 991.94 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 172,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924.03/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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