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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.97 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.97 and 173.15 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.97 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.97 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.97 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 157,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,388.16/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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