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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.94, 1,001.97 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.94, 1,001.97 and 174.42 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.94 : 1,001.97 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.94/1,001.97 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.94x = 1,001.97 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.94x = 174,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,760.60/667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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