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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.98 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.98 and 173.14 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.98 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.98 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.98 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 157,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,382.29/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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