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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 992.17 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 992.17 and 174.48 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 992.17 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/992.17 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 992.17 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 173,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,113.39/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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