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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 992.04 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 992.04 and 174.38 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 992.04 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/992.04 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 992.04 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 172,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,987.30/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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