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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.82, 992.71 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.82, 992.71 and 174.87 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.82 : 992.71 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.82/992.71 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.82x = 992.71 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.82x = 173,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,596.62/661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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