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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.46, 992.20 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.46, 992.20 and 174.56 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.46 : 992.20 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.46/992.20 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.46x = 992.20 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.46x = 173,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,198.43/661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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