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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 991.98 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 991.98 and 174.32 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 991.98 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/991.98 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 991.98 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 172,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,921.95/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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