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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 908.91 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 908.91 and 173.07 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 908.91 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/908.91 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 908.91 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 157,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,305.05/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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