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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 909 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 909 and 173.04 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 909 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/909 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 909 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 157,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,293.36/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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