Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 992.38 and 174.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 661.58, 992.38 and 174.70 is: 262.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661.58 : 992.38 = 174.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661.58/992.38 = 174.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661.58x = 992.38 × 174.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661.58x = 173,368.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,368.79/661.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262.05
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