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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 992.25 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 992.25 and 174.58 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 992.25 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/992.25 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 992.25 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 173,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,227.01/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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