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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.48, 992.24 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.48, 992.24 and 174.53 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.48 : 992.24 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.48/992.24 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.48x = 992.24 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.48x = 173,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,177.91/661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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