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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.70, 992.60 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.70, 992.60 and 174.75 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.70 : 992.60 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.70/992.60 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.70x = 992.60 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.70x = 173,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,457.29/661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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