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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 991.85 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 991.85 and 174.33 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 991.85 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/991.85 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 991.85 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 172,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,908.34/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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