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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 992 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 992 and 174.34 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 992 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/992 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 992 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 172,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,945.28/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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