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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.89, 992.85 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.89, 992.85 and 174.93 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.89 : 992.85 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.89/992.85 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.89x = 992.85 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.89x = 173,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,679.25/661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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