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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.96, 992.90 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.96, 992.90 and 175 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.96 : 992.90 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.96/992.90 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.96x = 992.90 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.96x = 173,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,757.50/661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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