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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.61, 992.33 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.61, 992.33 and 174.70 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.61 : 992.33 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.61/992.33 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.61x = 992.33 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.61x = 173,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,360.05/661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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