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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.85, 992.81 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.85, 992.81 and 174.89 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.85 : 992.81 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.85/992.81 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.85x = 992.81 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.85x = 173,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,626.70/661.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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