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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 992.17 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 992.17 and 174.58 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 992.17 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/992.17 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 992.17 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 173,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,213.04/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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