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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 992.93 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 992.93 and 175.01 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 992.93 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/992.93 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 992.93 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 173,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,772.68/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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