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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.86, 908.64 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.86, 908.64 and 173.06 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.86 : 908.64 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.86/908.64 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.86x = 908.64 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.86x = 157,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,249.24/605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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