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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 992.34 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 992.34 and 245.16 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 992.34 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/992.34 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 992.34 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 243,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,282.07/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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