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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 992.13 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 992.13 and 174.46 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 992.13 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/992.13 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 992.13 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 173,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,081.17/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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