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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 992 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 992 and 174.36 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 992 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/992 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 992 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 172,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,965.12/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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