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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.81, 992.72 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.81, 992.72 and 174.86 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.81 : 992.72 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.81/992.72 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.81x = 992.72 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.81x = 173,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,587.02/661.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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